Brown Goat Whey Cheese (Geitost) Wheel
Traditional Scandinavian brown cheese wheel produced by slowly cooking pure goat's milk whey to evaporate water and caramelize lactose, creating a dense, spreadable texture. Classified under HTS 0406.90.20.00 due to its exclusive use of goat's milk whey as required by the tariff subheading for Gjetost cheeses. The cooking process transforms whey into a cheese-like product with characteristic brown color and sweet flavor.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into slices, shreds, or grated form
Grated or powdered cheese presentation moves to 0406.90.97 subheading
If classified as generic 'other cheese' without Gjetost specification
Lack of specific Gjetost characteristics may result in broader cheese classification
If whey concentrated with >95% lactose content
High lactose whey products classified as food preparations per Chapter notes
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) status; Gjetost often enters under limited cheese quotas requiring prior licensing
• Include whey composition certificate from accredited lab showing goat's milk source and cow's milk ≤20%
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'regular cheese' - specify 'Gjetost from whey' on entry documents
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.20.00
Norwegian Geitost Brown Goat Cheese
Geitost is a traditional Norwegian brown cheese made by boiling goat's milk whey until caramelized, resulting in its characteristic sweet, fudgy texture and brown color. It falls under HTS 0406.90.20.00 because it is produced exclusively from goat's milk whey, matching the subheading's specific composition requirement of goat's milk whey or mixtures with no more than 20% cow's milk. This distinguishes it from other Gjetost variants with higher cow's milk content.
Pure Goat Milk Whey Gjetost Loaf
Dense loaf-shaped Gjetost made solely from fresh goat's milk whey, boiled down to concentrate proteins and caramelize natural sugars. Meets HTS 0406.90.20.00 criteria as it's derived from 100% goat's milk whey without cow's milk admixture. The caramelization process gives it the signature brown color and fudgy consistency distinguishing it as authentic Gjetost cheese.
Artisanal Norwegian Gudbrandsdalsost Wedge
Gudbrandsdalsost in wedge form, crafted from goat's milk whey per traditional Norwegian methods, resulting in caramel-brown, sliceable cheese. Falls under HTS 0406.90.20.00 for Gjetost cheeses made from goat's whey or permitted goat/cow mixtures. Artisanal production maintains strict whey composition meeting the subheading's technical specifications.
Traditional Ekte Geitost from Pure Goat Whey
"Ekte Geitost" (true goat cheese) made exclusively from Norwegian goat whey using centuries-old boiling techniques. Precisely matches HTS 0406.90.20.00 definition for Gjetost from goat's milk whey without cow's milk addition. Protected name indicates authentic 100% goat whey composition and traditional production.
Fløtemjølkost Cream-Enriched Goat Whey Cheese
Norwegian Fløtemjølkost made from goat's whey with minimal cow's cream addition (under 20% total cow's milk equivalent), maintaining primary goat whey character. Qualifies for HTS 0406.90.20.00 as the tariff explicitly permits whey from goat's milk mixtures with ≤20% cow's milk by weight. The small cream addition creates subtle richness while preserving traditional Gjetost profile.